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Burlington, VT

Full-time | Operations

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General Position SummaryContribute to the smooth and efficient distribution of Columbia Sportswear product by coordinating workflow and employee assignments within production departments. Assist supervisors and managers in identifying how to best use resources on daily or moment-by-moment basis to achieve safety, quality and efficiency goals. Keep individual and team objectives in focus.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities
Oversee assigned area and work with relevant tools and with pertinent personnel to proactively eliminate barriers to team success.
Clearly communicate target performance results and department goals, providing context for the overall impact of individual performance on team and company results. Encourage and influence success.
Work with the department supervisor to help associates identify and improve upon techniques that will result in safe work, greater efficiency, accuracy, quality.
Coordinate the movement and assignment of associates within and across work areas to drive department and DC results. This may be driven by product flow demands or cross training schedules.
Proactively inform co-workers and management of any operational topic that would impact upstream or downstream success. Report system/equipment/product flow malfunctions to supervisor or other designated staff promptly.
Help supervisor understand whether an employee consistently meets minimum requirements or needs coaching. Assist supervisor in identifying employee skill strengths and needs for guidance or training. Communicate and collaborate effectively with department trainer in conjunction with department supervisor on these topics.
Cover and support the department supervisor as instructed within the job scope.
Adapt to seasonal busy and slow periods, at times performing all operations and functions of their department or assisting in other departments. Be prepared to cover any or all routine DC Associate job functions.
Maintain positive open lines of communication with all Columbia Sportswear management, staff and other departments in order to contribute to the smooth flow of information and efficient operation of the organization.
Demonstrate for others an ability to calmly handle busy production demands and respectfully interact with co-workers to accomplish common tasks.
Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position.


Specific Job Skills
Possess relevant warehouse operations knowledge.
Role model interpersonal skills in order to help associates understand the department needs and give context and meaning regarding their day-to-day assignments and their overall contributions to the team.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English language instructions.
Intermediate computer skills including applicable knowledge and understanding of WMS, spreadsheets, and word processing.
Ability to perform repetitive arm/shoulder movements, and regularly lift/carry up to 40 pounds.
Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time on concrete or metal grating.
Ability to handle personnel needs and concerns in a professional, discreet, and respectful manner.


Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one for over 70 years, constantly working to perfect the art and enjoyment of the greater outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that offers them much more than just a paycheck.


This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.


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At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. CSC believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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